Volunteers who bring our residents or tenants to the weekly chapel services are invaluable. Without their help, many would be unable to attend.

Description:

Volunteers are needed to porter residents to an interdenominational chapel service on Sunday afternoon in the Sunnyside Home chapel. Volunteers should be physically mobile, able to push wheelchairs, or assist seniors using walkers. Friendliness and the ability to invite and encourage residents to come to the service are helpful characteristics. A commitment of once a month, every other Sunday, or every Sunday are accepted.

Requirements:

English Proficiency, Confidentiality, Physical Demand, Work Without Supervision

Training Details:

Volunteers will attend a 1.5 hours orientation to Sunnyside Home. Buddy system to learn the Chapel Assistant position.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to porter residents in wheelchairs, and walk for great distances.

Duration:

7 - 12 months

Timing:

Weekend - Daytime

Time Detail:

Chapel service begins at 2:30 p.m. for approximately half an hour. Volunteers needed from 1:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m. Commitment can be weekly, biweekly, or monthly.